Carpenter at Alaska Carpenters Training Trust

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Alaska Carpenters Training Trust in Anchorage, AK

About This Program

The Alaska Carpenters Training Trust sponsors this registered carpenter apprenticeship based in Anchorage, AK. This employer-sponsored program provides a structured pathway into the carpentry trade for individuals ready to work with their hands and build lasting skills in construction. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, earning a wage while they learn on actual job sites across Alaska.

Spanning 4 years, the program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in rough and finish carpentry, form building, framing, interior systems, and the safe use of hand and power tools. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, construction math, building codes, and safety practices relevant to Alaska's unique construction environment.

Upon completion, graduates achieve journey-level carpenter status and are prepared for careers in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. The carpentry trade offers consistent demand in Alaska, where infrastructure development and building projects remain ongoing across remote and urban areas alike.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.

Carpenter Career Outlook

National Median

$25.87/hr

~$53,809.6/yr

Apprentice Start

$14.5/hr

Earn while you learn

Job Outlook

Carpenter employment is projected to grow in line with construction activity. Residential building, commercial renovation, and infrastructure projects all drive demand. Carpenters with diverse skills across framing, finishing, and concrete work have the strongest prospects. The trade continues to face a shortage of younger workers, creating opportunities for new entrants.

What to Expect as a Carpenter Apprentice

Duration

4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction

On-the-Job Training

~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)

Classroom Instruction

576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)

Paid Training

You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress

Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Carpenter

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$14.50/hr
Journeyman wage$25.87/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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